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What Size Should a Breast Reduction Make Me to Be Proportionate?

asked 1 year ago by montblusap in Spokane
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 175 times
Tags: age 18-24

I am happy being a plus size young woman. My posture is becoming affected but not my shoulders. I wear a size 40 G. I am extremely self concious about them as it is hard to find something appropriate to wear at age 18. I want to know what is a propotionate breast size? I am fairly active. I am 5' 7" and 245lbs. I currently wear a size 18/20. Any opioion would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.

4 answers to What Size Should a Breast Reduction Make Me to Be Proportionate?

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Breast Reduction and Breast Size Afterwards?

Thank you for the question. Unfortunately, there is no direct correlation between the amount of tissue removed and the ultimate cup size that a patient will wear after breast reduction surgery. Before undergoing the breast reduction procedure it is very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. Most patients, like you, wish to achieve a enough of a reduction to help with their symptoms while remaining proportionate with the remainder of their torso... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction

It is diffiuclt to tell you what would be proportionate for you without a good exam.  Certainly you do not want to be made too small for you size.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction and amount to remove.

The main issue, in my mind, is that your weight places you at significantly higher risks for operative complications with breast reduction.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction for cosmetic and functional purposes

This type of question is impossible to answer without a photograph. The goal of all breast reduction is breast tissue removal, reduction in skin envelope, lifting of the breast and improvement in breast shape. Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon to help you decide what type of breast reduction technique is best for you.
Scott Sattler, MD

Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

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